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Post by raliverpool on Aug 19, 2016 20:39:00 GMT 1
So far a pretty strong lineup. It is as if SCD wants to crush X-Factor.
Not least as they already have more talented pop stars/singers than the ITV series will doubtless produce.
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Post by Jordan on Aug 20, 2016 13:53:07 GMT 1
Hope Anastacia will stick around for a while! Infectious character
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 21, 2016 1:43:37 GMT 1
Claudia Fragapane has joined Strictly Come Dancing.
The Olympic gymnast will compete in the upcoming series fresh from her time at the Rio 2016 Olympics where she came fifth in the team final after falling on the uneven bars and balance beam in the qualifications round.
“I am a really big fan of Strictly Come Dancing and am so excited to be chosen to take part this year. I am used to performing in front of big crowds but this is going to be so different to my floor routines in gymnastics – but I love a challenge and performing! I also love dressing up and wearing sparkly costumes!” said Claudia.
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 22, 2016 16:56:22 GMT 1
Criminal barrister Robert Rinder, star of reality court show Judge Rinder, has joined Strictly Come Dancing.
Rinder told BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills: "The only thing I knew would make my grandmother more proud than watching my TV courtroom was to see me dressed up in white tie doing the foxtrot.
"So although I suspect the latter will be far more difficult, I am doing Strictly Come Dancing for her."
He added Mills's own appearance on the show encouraged him to participate.
Rinder said he was "mildly inspired" by the DJ's Under The Sea routine as a red lobster in series 12.
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 22, 2016 19:17:39 GMT 1
And the final 3 contestants are Olympian Greg Rutherford, Eastenders Tameka Empson and Birds of a Feather's Lesley Joseph
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Post by Jordan on Aug 22, 2016 19:35:08 GMT 1
Love the last 3!
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Post by o on Aug 22, 2016 19:47:39 GMT 1
Judge Rinder, seriously who?
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 22, 2016 21:04:18 GMT 1
Judge Rinder is great
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 12, 2016 2:05:18 GMT 1
Singer Will Young has announced he has quit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing for "personal reasons".
The former Pop Idol winner said he left with "joy in my heart that I have been able to take part in one of the most loved shows on British television".
The 37-year-old praised his professional partner, Karen Clifton, saying that the partnership with her had been "the most wonderful thing".
The BBC said the show "fully respects" his decision and wishes him well.
In a statement, Young said: "To be a part of Strictly has been a long-time ambition of mine.
"As a performer, a viewer, and a fan of the show, to dance as a contestant was an experience I always hoped for.
"I have made some great friends, and am in awe of their performances week in, week out.
"I have found a creative partnership with Karen that has been the most wonderful thing to experience."
Young said he would be "eternally grateful" to his dancing partner for "her direction, talent and guiding me through three wonderful dances that I will be able to show my grandkids in years to come."
He went on: "Unfortunately, I am leaving the show for personal reasons. I leave with joy in my heart that I have been able to take part in one of the most loved shows on British television."
The singer did not elaborate further on why he was leaving the show.
Ms Clifton said Young had been fun to work with.
Writing on Twitter, she said: "I'm so sad that Will has decided to quit the show and I know it wasn't an easy decision for him.
"It was great dancing with him, he was such fun to work with and I wish him all the very best for the future."
Young thanked everyone involved in Strictly and described them all as a "unique family".
He said in a statement: "I thank them from the bottom of my heart. And finally thank you to the BBC for supporting me throughout my journey. I wish my compatriots so much luck, and although I am back to being a viewer again, I'm certainly going to 'keeeep dancing'!"
The BBC said: "Due to personal reasons, Will Young has decided to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing. The show fully respects his decision and wishes him all the best for the future."
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Post by o on Oct 12, 2016 7:32:20 GMT 1
So what are the rumours then about why he left?
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Post by Jordan on Oct 15, 2016 19:13:50 GMT 1
Arguing with his partner loads apparently
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Post by raliverpool on Oct 15, 2016 20:23:08 GMT 1
Last week SCD thrashed X-Factor by 3:2 margin in the ratings.
And this week's show was the best yet with an hilarious attempt at dancing that went laughably, laughably wrong, and the best dance of the series to date which was close to perfection.
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Post by Tom on Dec 18, 2016 11:09:32 GMT 1
This thread died off completely, but just to say that I think Ore and Joanne were for me one of the most deserving winning couples Strictly has ever had. At the start of the show I wanted them to win but didn't think they would, but by the end I was confident they'd done enough. And I think the judges, Len in particular, wanted them to win as well.
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Post by raliverpool on Dec 18, 2016 13:13:44 GMT 1
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Post by ManicKangaroo on May 5, 2017 16:04:27 GMT 1
Strictly Come Dancing is saying goodbye to professional dancer Natalie Lowe after she decided "with a very heavy heart" to leave the show.
Lowe, 36, whose partners have included Olympian Greg Rutherford and Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle, said it was "a very difficult decision for me".
She joined BBC One's Strictly in 2009, having won Australia's Dancing With the Stars in 2006.
Strictly was "everything that I dreamed it would be and more", she said.
"I'll be forever grateful for the amazing time, opportunities and memories that Strictly has created for me.
"From the friendships I developed, the amazing dances I was able to perform in and the experiences that Strictly provided, it has been an incredible and extraordinary adventure."
The BBC said of her departure: "Everyone at Strictly wishes Natalie the best."
Lowe, who is an 11-time Australian ballroom dance champion, came second on Strictly in her first year dancing with Whittle. They were beaten by BBC presenter Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan.
She came fourth in 2010 with EastEnders actor Scott Maslen, and ninth last year with Rutherford.
The dancer said she will announce her next project in due course.
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Post by Winged_Robi on Jul 26, 2017 13:46:51 GMT 1
This show is still popular!?
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Jul 26, 2017 14:42:02 GMT 1
Very. One of the biggest on TV
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